Bob Jones University

BJ isn't perfect. But I'd go there again. I got a good education there -- not necessarily in my field, though. The journalism department is basically one teacher (Miss Solomon), and the Collegian, although good experience in many ways, didn't teach me how to be a good, nosy, FOIA-comfy reporter. That said, all my classes were super tough, and I'm no idiot. I loved the Bible and history classes most.

The rules: I didn't agree with many of them. Actually, many of them have been revoked since I left, which I think's good, but I'm angry they were in place while I was there. I didn't like being confined to campus. I didn't like being told when to get up (that's changed). But most of the rules I saw a reason for, and that helped.

The people: I met many lifelong friends there. Not everyone's the same; some are snobby, some are righteous "bojes," some are socially clueless, some are great. You'll find your niche, a group of friends who are like you and whom you trust.

Professionally: Being a BJ grad has honestly hurt me in searching for jobs. It's not a plus to have that name on your resume, especially if you're a journalist!

Final thoughts: I learned a ton. I grew closer to God than I've ever been. I learned to think, to use my brain, from amazing professors and friends. I'd send my kids there (but first I've got to find a husband. small detail.)

Feel free to e-mail me if you've got questions: God bless you as you seek to follow the Lord's path for your life.

Alumnus Male -- Class 2000

i am a junior and am from georgia. i went to a private school and was homeschooled. i decided to comehere after comparing it with other similar schools and found the academics more challenging and the graduates to be more knowledgeable and sound...Well there has been much said by others but i love my school. and that is they way that it will be for some. the school is not that strict. there are guidelines you must follow. if you notice one thing that most people complain about it is the dress code and standards that they force you to live by. so does the us military and other orginazations that present top QUALITY people. There will be rules everywhere that you go. it is a matter of where you go and how far you want to be pushedl. you can go somewhere that doesn't care and you will come out ok. You can come here and come out with something that people will call class. there is nothing like the prison walls and oppressive teachers here. that is told by some who just do not have the discipline to follow simpile rules like. wear a tie in the morning, shave, etc. it is not "super strict" It is not a cake walk either. they will push you and you will come out the better for it or drop out and whine about it for the rest of your life. funny... that is how it is in hard to get into orginazations and the military. the people who finish are looked on with respect and the ones who drop out from bootcamp well those are the ones who hate it, and are always bashing everything about it, because they don't have enough discipline to make it through. but lets also be honest. it is not all rules!! you can talk to people of the other sex, go on dates, play sports and many, many other things. the limit is you. if you come i hope that you will love it as i did. oh yeah...one more thing. there is a lot of talk about the whole not really a christian thing that comes up when folks talk about the school. make sure that you read the statment of the school's creed and make cure you can agree with it. if you can't them i would not come. go with all the oher dropouts to some place "more loving and easy" happy hunting.

2nd Year Male -- Class 2007

Education Quality: A, Surrounding City: C